2-day tour of the Wang Family Courtyard in Pingyao, Shanxi Province

Pingyao Ancient City and the Wang Family Compound were very popular day trip destinations. A few tourists shared their experience of participating in the one-day tour of the Wang Family Compound in Pingyao Ancient City. The tourists said that they could take a day trip in Pingyao Ancient City so that they could easily visit the Wang Family Courtyard and Hukou Waterfall. The tourists usually set off from the north gate of Pingyao Ancient City at 7 a.m. and took a bus to the Wang Family Compound. The tour guide would show the tourists around and explain for about 1.5 hours. Then, the tourists headed to Hukou Waterfall and arrived at about 1 p. m. After eating at the Hukou Waterfall scenic area, tourists could gather and enter the scenic area to enjoy the spectacular waterfall scenery. The entire journey lasted for about a whole day, and they returned to Pingyao Ancient City at around 7 p. m. According to the sharing of the tourists, the scenery of Hukou Waterfall was very shocking, far surpassing the feelings in the video. If there was no self-driving car, tourists could book a day trip in Pingyao Ancient City to avoid the trouble of changing cars. In general, a day trip to the Wang Family Compound in Pingyao was a very popular tourist choice.

The Qiao Family Courtyard in Shanxi Province was located in Qiaojiabao Village, Qi County, Shanxi Province. It was an ancient house with the traditional architectural style of the northern Han nationality. The Qiao Family Compound was built in 1756. It covered an area of 10642 square meters and was shaped like a double "Xi". There were a total of 6 courtyards, 20 small courtyards, and 313 houses. Qiao's Courtyard was a national cultural relic protection unit, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national second-class museum, and a patriotic education base in Shanxi Province. There were more than 5000 precious cultural relics in Chen Zhan's Qiao Family Courtyard, which reflected the customs, agricultural customs, life etiquette, seasons, food, clothing, housing and transportation, business customs and folk crafts in Jinzhong area of Shanxi Province. The Qiao Family Compound was one of the most well-preserved and largest residential buildings in northern China. It was known as the "treasure of northern residential buildings" and "a pearl of northern residential buildings."

The Qiao Family Courtyard was an ancient house located in Qiaojiabao Village, Qi County, Shanxi Province. It was built in 1756 and was Qiao Zhiyong's residence during the Qing Dynasty. Qiao Zhiyong was the owner of the Qiao Family Courtyard. He was one of the representatives of Shanxi merchants and was known as the "Bright Rich Man". At the critical moment when the family business was facing a life-and-death situation, Qiao Zhiyong gave up his administrative duties and took over the family business. Through his great talent and business ability, the Qiao family became a business giant. The Qiao Family Compound was Qiao Zhiyong's residence and also one of the symbols of the Qiao Family.

The successor of the Wang Family Courtyard was the descendant of the Wang Family in Taiyuan, the residence of the Jingsheng Wang Family. The Wang family originated from Taiyuan and later moved to Lingshi County, Shanxi Province. Wang Shi was the ancestor of the Wang Family Compound. He moved to Lingshi County during the Song Jingkang era. The Wang Family Courtyard was built by the Jingsheng Wang Family during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and it had been built for more than 300 years. The Wang Family Courtyard was the epitome of the Qing Dynasty's residential architecture, with a total area of more than 250,000 square meters. The Wang Family Compound was known as the "First Residence of Chinese Folk Residence","China's Folk Palace", and "Shanxi's Forbidden City".

The price of a one-day trip to the Qiao Family Compound in Pingyao Ancient City started at 68 yuan.

Pingyao Ancient City was located in Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, and the Wang Family Courtyard was about 35 kilometers away from Pingyao Ancient City. The Wang Family Courtyard was an architectural art museum built by the Jingsheng Wang Family over 300 years, with a total area of 250,000 square meters. It was known as the Forbidden City in Shanxi and the first mansion in China. It was a complex of buildings with traditional cultural characteristics. The Wang Family Courtyard consisted of five alleys, five castles, and five ancestral halls. There were a total of 123 courtyards of various sizes, 1118 houses, and a total area of 45000 square meters. Although only one-fifth of the Wang Family Compound was open to the public, its scale and grandeur were second to none among the Jin merchants. The Wang Family Compound was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit and a 4A scenic spot. As for how to get to the Wang Family Compound, one could choose to take a car or drive from Pingyao Ancient City. One could also take a bus or train from Pingyao Ancient City to Lingshi County and then take a bus to the Wang Family Compound.

The Wang Family Compound in Lingshi, Shanxi Province was a complex of buildings built by the Jingsheng Wang Family during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with a total area of 250,000 square meters. It was an architectural art museum with Han cultural characteristics. It was also a national key cultural relic protection unit and a 4A scenic spot. The architectural layout of the Wang Family Courtyard inherited the courtyard style of the Western Zhou Dynasty in China. It not only provided space for external communication, but also satisfied the requirements of the internal private atmosphere. The Gaojiaya building complex of the Wang Family Courtyard was built by the 17th generation of the Wang Family, Wang Rucong and Wang Rucheng, from 1796 to 1811, covering an area of 19572 square meters. The Wang Family Courtyard was a grand building with five alleys, five castles, and five ancestral halls. The layout of the courtyards of the five castles was described as the five auspicious beasts of "dragon,""phoenix,""turtle,""scale," and "tiger." The Wang Family Compound was the largest and most imposing of the Jin merchants 'residences. It was known as the "First Residence in China."

Shanxi Wang Family Courtyard was a famous scenic spot in Lingshi County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province. It was built by the Jingsheng Wang family after more than 300 years of construction, with a total area of 250,000 square meters. The Wang Family Compound was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit and was also a 4A scenic spot. It was the epitome of the Qing Dynasty's residential architecture and was known as the first residential house in China. The architectural style of the Wang Family Compound was a fusion of traditional culture and local characteristics. It was mainly made of brick and wood, with green bricks and gray tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, and was full of antique aura. The entire building complex consisted of two main courtyards and six sub-courtyards. Each courtyard had different functions and characteristics. The Wang Family Compound was huge, with 123 courtyards and 1118 houses. Among them, 45,000 square meters were listed as provincial key cultural relics protection areas. The architectural layout of the Wang Family Courtyard inherited the courtyard style of the front hall and back bedroom formed during the Western Zhou Dynasty. It not only provided enough space for external communication, but also satisfied the requirements of the internal private atmosphere. The Wang Family Courtyard was also famous for its exquisite brick and wood carvings. It was carved with various patterns and mascots, and the craftsmanship was exquisite. As an architectural art museum with traditional cultural characteristics, the Wang Family Courtyard attracted many tourists.

The Qiao Family Compound in Shanxi Province was located in Jinzhong City.

Shanxi Han Mountain Scenic Area was the back garden of Mount Wutai, a famous Buddhist mountain in China. It was located in the north of Shahe Town, Fanzhi County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. The scenic spot passed the inspection last year and became a national 4A scenic spot. The main attractions of the scenic area include Ruyi Gate, Seven Step Lotus, Treasure Vase, Wenchang Pavilion, Metalwork Square, Xu Mansion, Shouxin Garden, the former site of the county government, Stone Sculpture Art Museum, Wisdom Gate, Lotus Pond, Ruyi Square, and other unique caves. The scenic area was popular with tourists because of its free admission and beautiful night scenery. In addition, the delicacies of Fanzhi County were also one of the features that could not be missed, especially the yellow rice cakes made from Fanshi yellow rice. The Hanshan cultural tourist attraction was one of the most popular tourist attractions in the northern part of Shanxi.